CPU
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Celeron E3300
Core 2 Duo E7600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron E3300 is positioned at rank 724 and the Core 2 Duo E7600 is on rank 1019, so the Celeron E3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3300
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+402%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron E3300 and Core 2 Duo E7600
Celeron E3300
The Celeron E3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $70.
Core 2 Duo E7600
The Core 2 Duo E7600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,150 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron E3300 and Core 2 Duo E7600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron E3300 versus 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7600 — a 189.1% clock advantage for the Celeron E3300 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). Both are built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron E3300 scores 1,155 against the Core 2 Duo E7600's 1,150 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron E3300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 347 vs 422, a 19.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 624 vs 690 (10% advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7600). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+3471% | 0.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.06 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,155 | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | 422+22% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624 | 690+11% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core 2 Duo E7600 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3300) vs 16 (Core 2 Duo E7600) — the Core 2 Duo E7600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3300) and P45,P43,G45,G43,P35,G33 (Core 2 Duo E7600).
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron E3300 targets Budget, Core 2 Duo E7600 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron E3300 rivals Pentium E5200; Core 2 Duo E7600 rivals Athlon II X2 250.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron E3300 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7600 debuted at $133. At current prices ($10 vs $50), the Celeron E3300 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E3300 delivers 115.5 pts/$ vs 23.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7600 — making the Celeron E3300 the 133.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-62% | $133 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.5+402% | 23.0 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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